Planetarium Film At Nature Center: We Are Stars
We are Stars, a planetarium film shows at 2 p.m. Aug. 27-28 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) popular planetarium film, We are Stars, is back for one weekend. We are Stars connects life on earth to the evolution of the universe by investigating the chemistry of stars. This family-friendly film will screen in the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28.
Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the Los Alamos Nature Center and are Read More
Prototype Waffle Server Debuts At Pajarito Masonic Lodge Breakfast Benefiting LAHS Robotics Club
Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66 hosted a community breakfast Saturday morning to benefit the Los Alamos High School Robotics Club Team. In addition to serving many hungry diners, club members brought along a few of their latest creations, including this prototype waffle server in the foreground. Courtesy photo Read More
‘Reading Without Reservations’ With Ricardo Cate
Scenes This Morning As Classes Begin At LAHS
McQuiston: As kids Head Back To School, Let’s Keep Them Safe
The end of summer means many things, such as cooler weather, shorter days and … the start of football here in Los Alamos.
But most important, it means kids are headed back to school. And that means we all should be extra careful on the roads, in school zones and around buses. Remember to watch for bikes, too!
Here are some tips for both parents and kids to make sure everyone stays safe:
Use caution on the roads
- There are going to be a lot more kids on the sidewalks and streets when school starts, so take it slow and always be aware of your surroundings. That’s
SFI Community Lecture: Surprises At Intersection Of Human Emotion And Wearable Tech Aug. 30
Seating for SFI’s community lectures is limited and ticket reservations are required. Reserve your free tickets through the Lensic
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: What Are Feathers Used For?
Community Internship Collaboration Launches 2nd Year
Spring CIC interns with their mentors at the final presentations and program graduation in May at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Last year a group of local organizations, backed by an investment from Los Alamos National Security, LLC, launched the Community Internship Collaboration (CIC). The goals were to provide meaningful work experiences for students, provide local businesses an intern with a fresh perspective, and to help develop the workforce for our community.
The first year concluded successfully last spring, and the partners have determined the program will continue Read More
UNM-LA Community Education Offers Classes In Chinese, Interior Design And More
A Mountaineer’s Story: Temples, Tigers, & Tak-Taks
Rotary Interact Students From Los Alamos High School Welcome Exchange Student Ida Mattila From Finland
Rotary Interact students from Los Alamos High School welcome the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’s new exchange student, Ida Mattila, second from right, from Finland. From left, Mikayla Hanawalt, Interact Club President Faith Koh, Mattila and 2016 graduate Leslie Thalmann. Koh and Thalmann both traveled abroad in 2014-15 as Rotary Youth Exchange students to France and Belgium, respectively. To learn more about Rotary Youth Programs, contact Club President Rob Metcalf at 670.8336. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More
Registration Open For Fall Classes At UNM-LA
Explore The Universe: Modern Astrophysics For Everyone
Planetarium Film: ‘Exploding Universe’ Aug. 19, 20, 21
LAPS Announces Its Back To School Web Page
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is proud to announce its Back to School web page (http://laschools.net/). Whether you are new to the LAPS district or returning to continue your academic career, this web page is packed with useful information.
Think of it as a concierge service for all of your back to school needs, including information about academics and activities.
In our Find It Fast sectionvisit our Back to School card, there are links to our school calendar, each school’s home page, registration links and web tools for parents. You will also be able to easily find Read More
Superintendent Welcomes Staff Back To School
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus welcomes staff back to school during this morning’s all hands meeting at Dwayne Smith Auditorium. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Police Advisory: Be Aware That School Begins Thursday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department would like to take a moment and remind motorists that school is back in session this Thursday and officers will be out in school zones for traffic enforcement to ensure all students, parents and staff return from summer break safely and have an enjoyable school year.
LAPD also would like to remind parents whose children are taking Atomic City Transit to school to ensure they are aware of the bus routes they are supposed to take.
At the start of school last year, several children were reported missing because they were Read More
PEEC Talk: Protecting New Mexico’s Aquatic Resources
Dr. Rossana Sallenave presents a talk on research behind water quality in New Mexico at talk at 7 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Dr. Rossana Sallenave will present a talk about important water quality issues and what can be done to preserve New Mexico’s aquatic resources at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Dr. Sallenave will discuss the effects of water quality on aquatic ecosystems, including their biota. She also will reveal ways to address and remediate non-point source pollution Read More
NSF Awards $999,999 STEM Grant To Northern
EDUCATION News:
The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $999,999 to Northern New Mexico College for the project: “Biology and Environmental Science Training (BEST),” which is under the direction of Ulises Ricoy.
About Northern New Mexico College:
In the early 1900’s the New Mexico Territorial Legislature determined that a facility was needed as a “normal school” with a primary function of training teachers
LAHS Class Of 1981 Wins County Fair & Rodeo Parade
The LAHS Class of 1981 used their fantastic Rocky Horror Picture Show themed dance moves to boogie their way in to the winners circle in this year’s Fair and Rodeo Parade float contest. Congratulations to the Class of ’81! The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild came in third. All the entries brought their enthusiasm and did a great job. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild Read More